PODCAST SHOW

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, hosts Kenny Troiano and his wife Nancy are joined by Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo to discuss the Gamefowl Wellness Program, focusing on managing avian diseases among gamefowl breeders in Southern California. Dr. Gallardo talks about the details of the Newcastle Disease, avian leukosis, and how the program provides veterinary services, disease prevention, and vaccination strategies. The conversation highlights the challenges of differentiating between avian leukosis and Marek’s disease, vertical and horizontal disease transmission, and the importance of biosecurity, proper management, and targeted breeding for disease resistance. The podcast also covers practical advice for poultry breeders on testing, quarantine, and maintaining healthy breeding flocks to prevent future outbreaks.

Kenny Troiano and his wife Nancy host “Bred to Perfection,” discussing breeding-program outline and announcing guest Tony Saville will return June 12th for multiple episodes, including debate on topics like inbreeding and the American Gamefowl standard. Kenny vents about a Facebook dispute over a group attempting to enter American Gamefowl into the American Poultry Association’s Standard of Perfection, criticizing their proposed variety (light red with yellow leg), pea-comb inclusion, allowance of progressive white, and renaming to “American Pit Game,” and says he was dismissed as an “internet expert.” He argues standards require uniformity, repeatability, and breeding away from white defects, and plans to work with Brian Reeder to publish education on progressive white. The show ends with Q&A on feather picking, skittish chicks, culling at any age, creating strains from trios or crosses, and color genetics.

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, Kenny Troiano, founder of the Breeders Academy, along with his co-host Frank Bradley and his wife Nancy, discuss the science and strategy behind breeding disease-resistant poultry. They highlight the importance of selecting healthy birds, proper biosecurity, and culling sick birds to develop a resilient bloodline. The challenges and benefits of breeding for health and vigor without relying on medications, vaccinations, and antibiotics are extensively covered. They also touch on the misconceptions around poultry confirmation and type, stressing the significance of a proper breeding standard. The conversation is peppered with personal anecdotes, practical advice, and a call to action for breeders to educate themselves and follow best practices.

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, Kenny Troiano, founder of the Breeders Academy, is joined by his wife Nancy and co-host Frank Bradley. They discuss various genetic breeding techniques for poultry and gamefowl, including inbreeding, line-breeding, and the importance of genetic purity. Kenny highlights a recent recognition from M&M Poultry and talks about their upcoming participation in the Backyard Chicken Summit. The conversation talks about common myths about breeding, how to maintain a pure strain, the role of hybrid vigor, and the misconceptions surrounding inbreeding practices. They stress the importance of proper selection and the dangers of continuously outcrossing. The episode concludes with insights into how environmental factors and genetic manipulation can affect breeding outcomes. Viewer questions are addressed throughout, offering practical advice on poultry breeding and strain improvement.

In this episode of ‘Bred to Perfection’, Kenny Troiano, founder of the Breeders Academy, his wife Nancy, and co-host Frank Bradley discuss various aspects and challenges of breeding chickens and gamefowl. They explore topics, such as the importance of selecting for health and vigor, evaluating birds for defects, and strategies for selecting the best birds for breeding. The episode also touches on the difficulties that arise from defects like right tail and the importance of test matings in identifying hidden genetic issues. With some lighthearted banter and technical glitches, the hosts provide valuable insights for breeders looking to improve and create robust bloodlines and strains.